Zonta Club of Bendigo takes a stand against violence

The Zonta Club of Bendigo shows their support to Zonta Says NO on 25 November for their community’s White Ribbon March (click the photo to see more information on the club’s Facebook Page).

From the Bendigo Advertiser:

Zonta Club of Bendigo members supported White Ribbon Day on Monday with members voicing a clear message, ‘Zonta Says No’.

Zonta is an international organisation which aims to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. ‘Zonta Says No’ is a global campaign to end violence against women and children.

Bendigo members have been publicly spreading their message for the past 12 months.

The Zonta Club of Bendigo has worked in partnership with White Ribbon Foundation, the United Nations and the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence against Women.

District 23 Governor and Bendigo Zonta member Ann Horrocks said it was important for the community to take a stand.“Our major focus is to support women and children,” she said. “Part of our service and advocacy is to provide programs to eliminate violence against women.”

Horrocks said White Ribbon Day was about highlighting ‘a big problem’ in gender equality. “We need to stand up and support each other,” she said. “Violence against women is prevalent in Bendigo.We shouldn’t be bystanders anymore. If you see something make a stand.”

Horrocks said Zonta Bendigo would continue to campaign against violence against women.